Bioinformatics Team Lead

Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce

. Lead bioinformatics and software engineering efforts for the UniProt Consortium project .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $54,616 - $100,493 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in bioinformatics software engineering, including extensive experience in programming with C, C++, Perl, and Python, as well as database management and advanced algorithm design. Proven ability to lead projects, coordinate cross-institutional activities, and communicate scientific results effectively.

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Bioinformatics Software EngineeringProgramming with C, C++, Perl, and PythonDatabase Management with OracleAdvanced Algorithm Design (AI/ML)High-Performance Computing and Cloud Computing

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Hard Skills

Bioinformatics Software EngineeringProgramming with CProgramming with C++Programming with PerlProgramming with PythonDatabase ManagementAdvanced Algorithm DesignHigh-Performance ComputingCloud ComputingSystem Administration

Soft Skills

Excellent Verbal CommunicationExcellent Written CommunicationStrong Attention to DetailStrong Interpersonal SkillsCollaborative Work Environment

Tools & Technologies

Bioinformatics ToolsWeb ApplicationsWeb Interface DevelopmentAnalytics ToolsDatabasesWorkflowsScalability SolutionsPerformance OptimizationServer MaintenanceBibliography Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Computer Science

Industry Keywords

UniProt ConsortiumUniRef ProductionID MappingPeptide SearchProtein Sequence DatabasesData CurationBioinformatics ServicesScientific PublicationsConference PresentationsEmerging Technologies

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudOraclePerlPythonC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead bioinformatics and software engineering efforts for the UniProt Consortium project
Oversee algorithms, databases, and application development, including system design and implementation
Coordinate informatics activities such as UniRef production, ID mapping, bibliography systems, Peptide Search, and website/FTP maintenance
Develop and improve bioinformatics tools and systems, including databases, analytics tools, web interfaces, workflows, scalability, and performance
Contribute through peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations
Stay current with emerging technologies
Coordinate and contribute to cross-institutional activities involving protein sequence databases, annotation, data curation, and bioinformatics services
Provide technical expertise for resolving complex data and infrastructure issues

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree in computer science
A minimum of ten years of experience in bioinformatics software engineering
A minimum of ten years of experience in developing software to support the PIR bioinformatics infrastructure for the UniProt project, including parallelization, optimization and scaling of UniRef clustering methods for database production in regular releases
Extensive experience programming with C, C++, Perl, and Python
Extensive experience in database management, including Oracle
Extensive experience in bioinformatics databases, web applications, and web interface development
Experience in advanced algorithm design, including artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) methods
Experience in high-performance computing and cloud computing
Experience in system administration and server maintenance
Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team research environment
Demonstrated ability to prepare scientific results for publications and/or presentations at relevant seminars and meetings
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong attention to detail and responsiveness
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to foster a collaborative work environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
Retirement savings
Tuition assistance
Work-life balance benefits
Employee discounts
Voluntary insurance options
Professional development opportunities
Community involvement opportunities